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Tower Hamlets had a 75% uptake of the flu vaccine this season and were the top borough in London for the delivery of the flu vaccine to local residents who are 65 years and over; beating the national average. Tower Hamlets was also recognised as the second highest in delivering the seasonal flu vaccination to other eligible groups including pregnant women and people with long-term conditions such

NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is refreshing its Patient and Public involvement Strategy to become a walking-talking document that helps us to keep the needs of patients and carers at the heart of commissioning in 2015-18. 4 voluntary or community sector groups will host BIG Conversation events in Tower Hamlets across our 8 commissioning network areas. BIG Conversation event

Tower Hamlets Council is encouraging residents to step back and be more mindful of their health during Mental Health Awareness Week from May 11 17.

NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking local residents with a passion for healthcare and with excellent communications skills to join a Shadow Peoples Panel which will help guide the way the NHS involves and communicates with patients and local people.

To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from 11-17 May 2015 NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is keen to raise awareness of mental health services that offer support for local people struggling with common mental health problems such as stress depression loneliness or anxiety.

The NHS is asking local people in Newham Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest for their views on how their medical record should be used to support their health and care.

A 3 month secondment opportunity has arisen for the post of Deputy Director of Mental Health and Joint Commissioning.

A new form of healthcare that is dramatically improving the lives of Tower Hamlets people with complex health needs has been brought to life in two new animated videos developed by the NHS and the council.

NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is refreshing its Patient and Public involvement Strategy to become a walking-talking document that helps us to keep the needs of patients and carers at the heart of commissioning in 2015-18. We can announce that we have commissioned 4 voluntary or community sector groups to deliver BIG Conversation events in Tower Hamlets. BIG Conversation eve

NHS Tower Hamlets CCG is being supported by the Women's Health and Family Service to hear the voice of the Somali community on Wednesday 29th April 2015. Help us to improve the patient journey through an open discussion on the needs of the Somali community in healthcare. This event will see the launch of WHFS' Health with Respect campaign. Workshops topics include Mental health Advocacy Integrate

Tower Hamlets is a borough with an eclectic mix of markets offering diverse stalls and shops which are loved by visitors and residents alike.

From April 1 care and support services will be changing across the country with new independent financial information and advice available to local people. The new national changes are designed to help residents plan better for the future and create more personal control over the help they receive.